mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra next
mid-division, mistake 3rd, 8th halfway, ridden into 4th after 2 out, stayed on into 2nd entering straight, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, progress 2 out, ridden into 7th after 2 out, stayed on into 3rd entering straight, 2nd last, kept on well to lead run-in
rear of mid-division, some progress into 8th 2 out, soon ridden, no impression before straight
towards rear for most, ridden and slight mistake 3 out, no impression next
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, progress into 5th 2 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 3rd before straight, no extra in 4th before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon dropped towards rear and no extra
led and disputed, 2nd 3 out, ridden and no extra approaching next, soon weakened, pulled up before last
led and disputed, led 3 out, ridden after 2 out, headed run-in, no extra close home
always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, ridden and no impression 3 out (ran without declared tongue-strap)
chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 2nd before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, slight mistake last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
held up towards rear, ridden in 11th and no impression after 2 out, moderate 8th entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden after 2 out, no extra in 7th before straight, kept on one pace, slight mistake last
rear of mid-division, ridden into 6th after 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, lost place before 2 out, ridden in 10th after 2 out, stayed on in 7th entering straight, kept on run-in to go 4th
This isn't much of a race and it would be no surprise to see a big run from Roscommon winner Edith Somerville, despite an absence since September and a 5lb rise. Gordon Elliott has three entries, none of them running particularly well, though John Monash has been operating on ground too testing for him. Mustadaam makes his handicap debut and has shown ability in maidens so he can get involved along with Courtly Conduct, who has come down to a mark he should be capable of winning from. THAT'S A WRAP landed a Punchestown handicap over 2m4f in February and, though unable to improve on that at Fairyhouse, he's a progressive type who can get back to winning ways.
Edith Somerville (IRE) 11-2 (10-11) Settled 3rd, not fluent 6th, closer in 3rd after 8th, progress to 2nd 4 out, soon led, joined 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, ridden before last where not fluent, stayed on well, won at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn gd in Sep beating Time For Action (11-12) by 2 3/4l, 16 ran.
Esta Quercus (FR) 25-1 (11-6) Led, mistake 2nd, mistake 3 out, ridden and headed before next, no impression from 2 out, 5th of 13, 4l behind Flaviana (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr.
Isabella Liberty (FR) 10-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 5 3/4l behind Sonnythenavigator (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Jan.
John Monash 8-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress after 3 out, stayed on into 5th 2 out, no extra before last, 8th of 14, 23l behind Heathfield (11-10) at Navan 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Padre Tito (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Prominent, a little keen, not fluent 4 out, soon pushed along between horses and lost place, weakened, 12th of 15, dist behind Shannak (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Mountain Kingdom (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, progress into 8th entering straight, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Tyrone Tiger (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Mustadaam (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Mid-division, ran freely, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Thats Mypresenting (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gf in Apr.
That's A Wrap 7-4fav (10-8) Tracked leaders, 5th before 4th, chased winner before straight travelling smoothly, under pressure from 2 out and one pace approaching last, 4th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Killaro Boy (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Courtly Conduct (IRE) 4-1 (10-12) Soon raced in 3rd, 2nd from 3 out, pushed along before straight, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 7, 7 3/4l behind Stolberg (11-5) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
Wrap Star (IRE) 9-4 (9-8) Pushed along early to lead, joined 3f out, ridden entering straight, headed under 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 10, 13 1/2l behind Rocking The Blue (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Feb.
Beautiful Ben (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear, a little keen, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra, 14th of 17, dist behind Ancient Highway (10-10) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp sft in Mar.
Table Tips (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, mistake 2nd, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened, 12th of 13, dist behind Outofcologne (10-4) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Kilcaragh Boy (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Prominent and disputed lead, ridden and lost place approaching 4 out, no extra, weakened, 10th of 12, 37 3/4l behind Eric The Third (11-6) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Six Men Or Dooley (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 8th after 4 out, 6th 3 out, weakened before 2 out, ridden in 12th after 2 out, kept on same pace, 10th of 16, 20l behind Authorative (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Lean Times (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, moderate 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from 2 out, 6th of 13, dist behind Mic Milano (10-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp hvy in Apr.
Shabra's Bertolini (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 8th before 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in to go 4th on line, 4th of 15, 17l behind Maighnealta (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Frankie Ballou (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, 13th of 18, dist behind All The Chimneys (10-7) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Auntie Annie (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division, soon raced in 8th, no danger when mistake 3 out, no extra, tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Be The Hero (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Noble Call (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Towards rear, 12th halfway, 13th 3f out, driven over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, never a factor, 12th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Alcock And Brown (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
